In a report to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court overseeing its reorganization, Crown Books reported that sales in the July 15-August 29 period totaled $22.6 million. Cost of sales during the six weeks was $27.3 million, resulting in a loss before taxes and reorganization items of $4.7 million. With the addition of more than $500,000 in reorganization expenses, Crown's net loss for the period was $5.3 million.